Sixers ranked No. 18 in league power rankings after offseason moves

The Philadelphia 76ers had a quiet offseason following the big free agency bonanza of 2024 when they won the Paul George sweepstakes.

With a focus on getting younger and winning around the margins, the Sixers made a handful of minor moves in order to prepare themselves for another run at the title in the 2025-26 season.Anything the Sixers do in the coming season will depend on the health of Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey.

While the additions of VJ Edgecombe, Trendon Watford, Jabari Walker, and Dominick Barlow will help on the floor, those three aforementioned stars will need to lead the way and be on the floor for Philadelphia to have a chance to do anything in the Eastern Conference.ESPN put out their latest power rankings with the Sixers coming in ranked No.

18 in the league after the offseason moves:The 76ers have done some nice things on the margins, including landing Jabari Walker on a two-way deal and snagging VJ Edgecombe and Johni Broome in last month's NBA draft.

As usual, though, the biggest news of the offseason was injury-related: Paul George underwent a knee procedure that will be reevaluated before the start of training camp in September and Joel Embiid declared there is no timeline for his return.The Sixers are one big question mark heading into the new season.

Of course, the talent is there.

However, will it be on the floor? While Watford and the new additions will play a role, the Sixers will need to make sure their stars are healthy and ready to roll.

If not? Then there is no shot for Philadelphia to make a move up the ladder in the East.This article originally appeared on Sixers Wire: Sixers ranked No.

18 in league power rankings after offseason moves.

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